World Sports News - Thursday 4 August by Chili Radio

World Sports News - Thursday 4 August by Chili Radio
 

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American Football  - The NFL will appeal against Deshaun Watson's six-game suspension after an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against the Cleveland Browns quarterback.

26 year-old Watson, was suspended for six games without pay following a ruling on Monday by an NFL disciplinary officer. Watson moved from the Houston Texans in March on a deal worth an NFL-record $230m.

Golf - Phil Mickelson and Ian Poulter are among 11 LIV Golf players who have filed a lawsuit against the PGA Tour in order to challenge their suspensions. The PGA Tour has suspended all of its members who have signed up to the controversial Saudi-backed LIV series, which is in its inaugural season. The group argue that the PGA Tour is trying to harm their careers.

Football -  Transfer News - Leicester City captain Kasper Schmeichel has left the club after 11 years and joined Ligue 1 side Nice.The goalkeeper, 35, made 479 appearances for the Foxes after signing from Leeds, winning the Premier League, FA Cup and Community Shield and Chelsea are on the verge of a deal to sign Spain international full-back Marc Cucurella from Brighton. 

The defender, 24, handed in a transfer request after interest from Manchester City. Chelsea sources are confident of concluding the transfer, however Brighton said "no agreement has been reached with any club" in a statement. Cucurella was with Brighton for just one season after joining from Getafe.

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